Don’t Mourn Missing Black Friday Because You Can’t Travel-Go Cashless and...
Every year, my friend Arlyn comes to New York City from Santo Domingo for a supposed “vacation” around the Thanksgiving holiday. For Arlyn this “vacation” is seriously strategic. Arlyn and her...
View ArticleMasterCard Morning Brew: Black Friday Retail Sales Could be Record-Breaking,...
The holiday shopping season is about to get underway. Hear Michael McNamara, vice president, SpendingPulse, talk about current trends, including what surprises him. SpendingPulse is a macro-economic...
View ArticleCashlessConvo on Financial Inclusion: An Exhilarating Day
MasterCard’s forum on financial inclusion made for an exhilarating day. I have spent much time with NGOs, think tanks and academic institutions where the missing party at the table is typically a...
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MasterCard Sees Black Friday Performance up 26 Percent
Now that the holiday season in the U.S. has officially kicked off, MasterCard’s Worldwide Network is helping our cardholders and retail partners ensure that their card will work every time they find...
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MasterCard Recognized for Diversity in Human Rights Campaign Index
MasterCard employees have always known that our company values diversity, meaning every employee regardless of race, ethnicity or sexual orientation can make a difference. Employees are encouraged to...
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Young Entrepreneur Credits Cashless Technology With NFTE Win
It finally happened! October 11, 2012, all the many hours of preparation were put to the test. I was in New York, presenting my business plan to a panel of NFTE judges from across the USA. There was...
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Could Using Too Much Cash Put You on the Naughty List this Year
Have you ever stopped to think: “Is There Such a Thing as Having Too Much Cash?” Being new to MasterCard my first reaction was an obvious No. But then as I delved into the findings of this...
View ArticleMasterCard Morning Brew: Partnership Gives Options and Access to Millions
MasterCard, Comviva Technologies and Tutuka announced a strategic collaboration that combines Comviva’s mobiquity® mobile payment platform, Tutuka’s prepaid processing platform and MasterCard’s global...
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Is Your Mobile Shopping App a Digital Hero? MasterCard Awards Apps Across Europe
I like to shop, don’t you? Now, have you ever tried to buy something on your mobile by using the web browser with that tiny screen? If you have shopped this way, I am sure you agree, the experience...
View ArticleMasterCard Morning Brew: Cash, Commerce, and Contactless Cabins
MasterCard teams up and with Comviva and Tutuka in Africa where 70% to 80% of the population doesn’t have access to formal banking services. It’s a result of a global initiative called, the MasterCard...
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Beware the Unintended Consequences of New EU Interchange Payments Legislation
As the European Commission considers which route to take to achieve its objective of advancing electronic payments throughout the EU, including the possibility to introduce new interchange legislation,...
View ArticleMasterCard Morning Brew: Going Cashless and Clicking Against Cancer
Cashless momentum is picking up strength around the world. Merchants and consumers are embracing e-commerce for the ease and security it offers. In this edition of MasterCard Morning Brew, learn how...
View ArticleMasterCard Morning Brew: Teaming up in London on Cashless Commute
Transport for London and MasterCard announce a new cashless option for commuters. Now they can pay with their PayPass enabled cards, rather than wasting time, waiting in line for tickets. See a clip...
View ArticleBrazilian Street Market Meets Modern Payments: No Longer Cash-Only
Luiz Gordinho owns a popular fruit stand at a farmer’s market in Sao Paulo. Traditionally, you always had to take cash if you were going to a street or farmers market, as it was the only payment form...
View ArticleWelcome to Uppsala – Sweden’s Next Cashless Society?
Per Ericsson, is the Cash Management Project Manager for Swedbank in Uppsala, Sweden. There are many benefits of a cashless society, including faster and easier payments. Also, using electronic...
View ArticleCashless Confessions from Hailo Black Cab Taxi App
Russell Hall is an entrepreneur and co-founder of Hailo, the black cab mobile application and taxi driver network. Having been a London taxi driver for almost 30 years, I have just about seen it all....
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Payments, Digital Wallets and Mobile World Congress
We’re always looking for an opportunity to drive industry discussions and share our views on NFC, mobile money and the future of payments, and are excited that we’ll have a chance to do so with a...
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Mobile Payments Check-in with Rogers Communications
Jeppe Dorff is Head of Transaction Services, Rogers Communications and contributor to our special series: Mobile Payments Check-in with Industry Influencers Mobile payments are taking off around the...
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